{"id":5421,"date":"2021-07-27T11:24:54","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T18:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/?p=5421"},"modified":"2025-05-05T18:19:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T18:19:55","slug":"what-to-expect-your-childs-first-visit-to-the-orthodontist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-your-childs-first-visit-to-the-orthodontist\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect: Your Child\u2019s First Visit to the Orthodontist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you had to undergo orthodontic treatment as a child or teen, hearing it recommended for your little one might make you wince\u2014we understand! However, we\u2019d like to assure you that just like general dentistry and treatments today, orthodontic care has improved in hopscotch-style leaps and bounds!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to advances in technology and early intervention, Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams can focus on building your child\u2019s comfort in our care, and confidence in their smile! Read on to learn about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/cosmetic-dentistry\/early-orthodontics\/first-pediatric-orthodontist-visit-what-to-expect-0113\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what you can expect during your child\u2019s first visit to the orthodontist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and feel free to contact Carolina Complete Dental with any questions!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting Acquainted<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We enjoy getting to know everyone who sits in our chair, and we want you and your child to trust that you\u2019re in safe, qualified, and caring hands. We\u2019re here to answer questions in ways that make sense and take any fear out of treatment. Your child will get an opportunity to meet the Carolina Complete Dental team and tour the office before we settle in for some <a href=\"\/services\/technology\/\">radiography (x-rays) and digital photography<\/a> to get a clear picture of what\u2019s going on internally and externally.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral Health Exploration<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once we have a chance to look over the images and share them with you both, we\u2019ll move to the next phase of examination. Gathering the physical clues is imperative, but there are certain signs to be aware of that will make diagnosis and treatment more individualized and effective. We will want to know if your child displays any of the following habits:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mouth breathing<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thumb sucking<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/services\/sleep-apnea\/\">Trouble sleeping<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaw clenching &amp; teeth grinding<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty eating\/chewing food<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent cheek biting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is an issue to address and intervention is desired to prevent complications at a later stage, we can create a fully customized treatment plan. We will go over options with you and weigh the pros and cons, and we absolutely want the input of your child or teen\u2014it\u2019s their mouth, after all!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Game Plan<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a treatment method has been chosen, you and your child will be given an estimated timeline as well as an estimate of the cost. Our staff will review your insurance benefits and work to maximize them when applicable\u2014either way, we can discuss <a href=\"\/patient-info\/\">financing options<\/a> and payment plans to suit your needs. We want everyone to be able to get the care they need and deserve without breaking the bank.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll get to visit with your child as often as every 4 weeks, or as few as every 10 weeks depending on their appliances and progress. However, it\u2019s very common for people to have questions or concerns between appointments, so don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to us as they pop up. We\u2019re here to help teach you both how to care for the hardware and maintain proper dental hygiene throughout treatment.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once they have completed their treatment, we\u2019ll be able to congratulate them, celebrate their healthy, beautiful new smile, and prescribe a retention appliance when necessary\u2014achieving that smile was a process, and we want to ensure they hold onto it for a lifetime!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re curious about pediatric orthodontics in Goose Creek or would like to schedule an appointment, <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> today!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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